Baillon Family Foundation Inc
Baillon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its 2026 filing reports 14 grants totaling $215,200, all to recipients in Minnesota.
Baillon Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Baillon Family Foundation Inc gave $215K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Minnesota. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $215,200
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,371
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $235,417
- -11.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Baillon Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Paul Baillon as the contact, no form or materials (N/A), and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, as listed on the 2025 filing; this date has passed.
- Deadline
- December 31, as listed on the 2025 filing; this date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Baillon
Mailing address: 332 Minnesota Street W-1290, St Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (763) 233-6701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baillon Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Francis of Assisi ($30K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 60 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Baillon Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 86% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2021) to $223K (2022). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Other Organizations St. Paul, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $33,700 |
| St Francis of Assisi St Croix Beach, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Minneapolis, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $27,500 |
| People Inc Eagan, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $25,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $21,000 |
| Convent of the Visitation Mendota Heights, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $16,000 |
| Mitchell Hamline College of Law St. Paul, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $11,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Minneapolis, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $10,000 |
| Regions Hosital Fund St. Paul, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $235,417 | $202,906 | $228,681 | $215,200 | 14 | $225,042 | $199,267 | $6,013 |
| 2025 | $265,700 | $209,468 | $221,427 | $209,750 | 14 | $218,690 | $206,731 | $202,932 |
| 2024 | $279,286 | $119,077 | $200,188 | $190,200 | 13 | $198,038 | $116,927 | $183,076 |
| 2023 | $363,223 | $183,060 | $215,291 | $205,000 | 12 | $213,505 | $181,274 | $198,166 |
| 2022 | $397,263 | $133,501 | $235,477 | $223,100 | 7 | $232,148 | $130,172 | $215,206 |
| 2021 | $500,154 | $133,305 | $184,657 | $173,800 | 6 | — | $131,237 | $165,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baillon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including charities, health-related organizations, food-relief groups, and arts and media organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: St. Francis of Assisi says Lakeland Shores Apartments provides affordable housing to income-qualified seniors; People Incorporated says it supports mental health and wellness through community-based care; Allina Health Foundation says it raises philanthropic support for Allina Health’s care mission; and Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $215,200. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $33,700, with a median of $10,500. Among the largest reported awards were $33,700 to Various Other Organizations, $30,000 to St. Francis of Assisi, $27,500 to Catholic Charities, $25,000 to People Inc., and $21,000 to Allina Health Foundation. The filing lists the grant purpose as “contributions go to various charitable organizations.”
Other 2026 recipients included Convent of the Visitation ($16,000), Mitchell Hamline College of Law ($11,000), Loaves & Fishes ($10,000), Regions Hosital Fund ($10,000), Second Harvest Heartland ($10,000), St. Paul Chamber Orchestra ($8,000), and Give Us Wings ($5,000). The filing also lists Minnesota Public Radio ($5,000) and Twin Cities Public Television ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Peter M Baillon as President & Assistant Treasurer, Alexandra R Baillon Luloff as Treasurer, and Catherine G Baillon Freesmeier as Vice President.
Baillon Family Foundation Inc is led by Peter M. Baillon, President & Assistant Treasurer since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Peter M. Baillon
President & Assistant Treasurer
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer → President & Assistant Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alexandra R. Baillon Luloff
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catherine G. Baillon Freesmeier
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Caroline M. Baillon (2021–2025) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Baillon Family Foundation Inc
How much does Baillon Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Baillon Family Foundation Inc gave $215K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $210K across 14 grants.
What is Baillon Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Baillon Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,500, and its average grant was $15,371, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baillon Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Baillon Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Baillon Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (7 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does Baillon Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Baillon Family Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contributions Go to Various Charitable Organizations" (14 grants).
Who are Baillon Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Baillon Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include St Francis of Assisi ($30,000), Catholic Charities ($27,500) and People Inc ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Baillon Family Foundation Inc?
Baillon Family Foundation Inc reported $235K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baillon Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including charities, health-related organizations, food-relief groups, and arts and media organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baillon Family Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baillon Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Baillon Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3480741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Baillon Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baillon-family-foundation-inc-morg_d732f994312c4c2eb75775a998970bbf
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